Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Operations & Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Rosewood (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rosewood, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses, interpret incident data, and maintain clear radio communications with responding units. The role emphasizes organized information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rosewood, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses, interpret incident data, and maintain clear radio communications with responding units. The role emphasizes organized information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.